General Info

The Patrol Division is responsible for law enforcement and provides patrolling services. It offers 24-hour services. The division operates emergency response and drug interdiction teams. The Patrol Division specializes in traffic accident reconstruction and drug recognition. It is a part of the Peoria County Sheriff s Office, which serves a population of approximately 183,400 people in an area of over 600 square miles. The office provides educational opportunities for students through the D.A.R.E. program. The Peoria County Sheriff s Office operates a police detective division that offers investigation services. It also maintains and manages several jail facilities. The office is governed by Peoria County in Illinois. The county operates administrative, public safety and justice, development and infrastructure, and health and human services departments.